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Grease 2 is undeniably stocked with solid songs and well-choreographed dance sequences, but there's no getting around the fact that it's a blatant retread of its far more entertaining predecessor. Read critic reviews

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Stephanie Zinone (Michelle Pfeiffer) is the leader of Rydell High School's Pink Ladies, a gang of girls who are counterparts of the school's group of greasers called the T-Birds. Stephanie is tired of her relationship with top T-Bird Johnny Nogerelli (Adrian Zmed), so she breaks up with him and quickly catches the eye of English exchange student Michael Carrington (Maxwell Caulfield). Hoping to win her over, Michael tries to overcome his nerdy ways while holding off the jealous Johnny.

Cast & Crew

Maxwell Caulfield
Michael Carrington
Michelle Pfeiffer
Stephanie Zinone
Pamela Segall
Dolores Rebchuck
Didi Conn
Frenchy
Eve Arden
Principal McGee
Sid Caesar
Coach Calhoun
Dody Goodman
Blanche Hodel
Tab Hunter
Mr. Stuart
Connie Stevens
Miss Mason
Adrian Zmed
Johnny Nogerelli
Patricia Birch
Director
Robert Stigwood
Producer
Allan Carr
Producer
Ken Finkleman
Screenwriter
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Critic Reviews for Grease 2

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  • What I want from this material is a stylized rock musical, and what I keep getting are stale Broadway routines.

    September 10, 2020 | Full Review…

    David Denby

    New York Magazine/Vulture

  • Unlike Grease's "cool" Rizzo (Stockard Channing), Stephanie doesn't have to be mean to anyone who doesn't fit into her Pink Lady standard. She's just cool, period.

    February 27, 2019 | Full Review…

    Gwen Ihnat

    AV Club

  • The singing, dancing and staging isn't memorable in Grease 2. It's just imaginative and energetic enough to keep you interested. The same can be said for the whole film.

    April 27, 2018 | Full Review…

    Bruce McCabe

    Boston Globe

  • This movie just recycles Grease, without the stars, without the energy, without the freshness and without the grease.

    August 15, 2015 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…

    Roger Ebert

    Chicago Sun-Times

  • Definitely of the so-bad-it's-almost-good genre, this kinda stands the test of time in a camp way, mainly because of the charm of Pfeiffer and Carrington.

    August 15, 2015 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

    Emma Cochrane

    Empire Magazine

  • I don't mean to deny the self-evident second-rateness of the project, just to suggest that it's preferable to the third-rateness that has become the norm in the genre.

    August 15, 2015 | Full Review…

    Dave Kehr

    Chicago Reader
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Audience Reviews for Grease 2

  • Feb 03, 2013
    In an attempt to topple its predecessor, Grease 2 fails to concoct even a remotely decent storyline. The progressive, incoherent plot and faltering chemistry only taints the name of this famed musical. Arguably one the worse, if not, the worst sequel in the history of film. .5/5
    Eugene B Super Reviewer
  • Aug 14, 2012
    An unnecessary and silly sequel to musical classic, Grease.
    Lucas M Super Reviewer
  • Dec 02, 2010
    not as great as the first but still great
    Andreia C Super Reviewer
  • Sep 06, 2010
    A horrible sequel to Grease, a classic musical. This one has very silly songs that don't have anything to do with the story. I hate it.
    Aj V Super Reviewer
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